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Second Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security: Some Major Takeaways
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, hosted by Belarus from October 31 to November 1, is believed to have highlighted the shifting stance within Eurasia towards a more multipolar world, with an increasing emphasis on autonomy f....

November 08, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , EU , Russia Ukraine war , multipolarity , Energy imports , Illegal Sanctions
Culture and Civilisational Digest: October-2024

Marathi gets classical language status: Celebrations in literary world- The Times of India
In a historic decision, Marathi, the language spoken by millions in Maharashtra and beyond, was officially declared a ‘classical' language by the....

November 07, 2024 Archaeological Survey of India , Indian Knowledge Systems , Culture And Civilisation , Manuscripts , Marathi , Classical Languages of India , Nangara museum , Çatalhöyük , Intangible Cultural Heritage Day , International Abhidhamma Divas , Jama Masjid , Sangeet Natak Akademi , Thatiyaand Matki
President Muizzu Visit to India amidst Economic Uncertainties: An Analytical Overview
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

On October 10, 2024 President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed, concluded the five-day state visit to India. The visit conducted by President Muizzu, at the invitation of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, marked the ....

November 07, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Article , defence cooperation , Tourism , Maldivian Economy , India Maldives Relations , Maldives Monetary Authority , MMA , Maldives GDP , President Mohamed Muizzu , Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators , MATATO
Talk on Compound Semiconductors Emerging Trends

The VIF under the S&T series organised a talk on “Compound Semiconductors Emerging Trends” by Ms. Suma Varughese, Distinguished Scientist & Director General, Micro Electronic Devices, Computational Systems & Cyber Systems (MED & CoS), DRDO on 19 ....

November 06, 2024 Technological and Scientific Studies , Interaction , DRDO , 5G , R&D , semiconductors , Cyber Systems
Neighborhood News Digest - 06 November 2024

Afghanistan
Mujahid: Fulfilling Doha III Commitments Needs Ongoing Meetings-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, stated that fulfilling the commitments made at the third Doha meeting will require....

November 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , EU , India-Bhutan , BNP , Asim Munir , Maldives-China , rural development , China-Bhutan , Wind Project , Human Rights Commission of Maldives , HRCM , DOHA III , Kankor Exam , Judicial Commission of Pakistan
Viksit Bharat: Bracing for Strategic Contestations: Political Management of India’s Military Institution
Lt Gen Gautam Banerjee Article

It was in the post-1962 period that the shape of India’s indigenous system of national defence began shaping-up – at the intervention of Communist China. That was when after centuries of strategic quarantine from real-politics, free India’s ide....

November 06, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Article , Military security in Viksit Bharat , curative ventures in military management , blending hoary warrior culture with indigenisation
Neighborhood News Digest - 05 November 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Calls for Realistic Policies from Next US President-Tolo News
With just one day remaining until the US presidential election, the Islamic Emirate has expressed that whoever is elected president must....

November 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Supreme Court , Bangladesh , FTA , OCHA , reform , BNP , Gelephu Mindfulness City , Arugam Bay , Sri Lanka Parliamentary Poll , US Presidential Elections , National Assembly. Pollution , GMC , Maldives-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement
Uzbekistan’s Pragmatic Engagement with Afghanistan: Significant for the Region
Amb Skand Ranjan Tayal Commentary

During a recent visit to Tashkent, I had attended the roundtable on ‘Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan: Openness and Prosperity for Peace’ on 25 October 2024. The speakers were some of the prominent policy makers with long experience of diplomacy and ....

November 05, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Afghanistan , trade , Gas Fields , railway line , IMU , Amu Darya , Friendship Bridge
Welcome Address by the Director during the visit of H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, the Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Thailand to discuss on the topics “Towards the Asian Century of Dhamma" and “Bilateral relations in the context of regional and global sit

It is a great pleasure and honour to welcome H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, the Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Thailand to the VIF. We are grateful that he has taken time to visit us taking time off his busy schedule. H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongs....

November 04, 2024 Director Remarks , Welcome address , Foreign Minister Thailand
From Operation Desert Hawk to Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

About 59 years ago, in the year 1965, India was experiencing an extreme food shortage across the country. The monsoon had failed badly in the year, and the subsequent droughts had severely impacted food production.

November 04, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Ayub Khan , Operation Gibraltar , Indo Pakistani War , 1965 , Operation Desert Hawk , Opre , Battle of Haji Pir Pass , Battle of Asal Uttar
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